Nervy, zesty, precise.
Located on the upper Golden Mile Bench, Culmina was established by the Triggs family (of Jackson-Triggs fame) in 2007 and was sold in 2019 to Arterra Wines Canada.
The Decora is estate harvested and is redolent with candle wax and green apples, citrus blossoms, star fruit, crushed stone and crunchy nectarines. It's a racy but textural white, precise and snappy with bold mineral flavours woven with citrus. The finish is long, nervy and stony.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 28th, 2022

Second review: January 2022:
Toast with butter and marmalade, hazelnuts and crunchy yellow fruit aromas lead to a similarly lemony palate with toasted nuts, powdered acacia and fine brown spices. The balance is excellent, the oak nicely integrated. A lovely Chardy.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 14th, 2022

Concentrated, fresh, spiced.
Located on the upper Golden Mile Bench, Culmina was established by the Triggs family (of Jackson-Triggs fame) in 2007 and was sold in 2019 to Arterra Wines Canada.
Dilemma was harvested from the estate's Margaret Bench it saw 9 months of sur lie aging in a combination of new (28%) and used (52%) French oak barrels, and stainless steel cask (20%). Expect notes of toasted hazelnuts and browned butter, buttermilk biscuits slathered with warm butter and honey, yellow apples and toasted coriander. The palate has a juicy entry with lemony flavours underscored by golden apples, butter and toasted spice. Wonderful concentration and creaminess overall.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 3rd, 2021

Concentrated, lemony, spiced.
Located on the upper Golden Mile Bench, Culmina was established by the Triggs family (of Jackson-Triggs fame) in 2007 and was sold in 2019 to Arterra Wines Canada.
Dilemma was harvested from the estate's Margaret Bench it saw 9 months of sur lie aging in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, and stainless steel cask.
It has a golden hue and notes of toasted spice and vanilla, browned butter, grilled pineapples, lemon meringue and coriander. Amazing intensity, you can expect rich golden fruits, baking spice and creamy lemon flavours. Slick with nice fatness on the tongue.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 19th, 2022

Concentrated, decadent, concentration.
Located on the upper Golden Mile Bench, Culmina was established by the Triggs family (of Jackson-Triggs fame) in 2007 and was sold in 2019 to Arterra Wines Canada.
Dilemma was harvested from the estate's Margaret Bench it saw 9 months of sur lie aging in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, and stainless steel cask.
It has decadent notes of caramel liqueur and vanilla, roasted nuts and spice, yellow apples and honeydew melon. That same liqueur-like character comes through on the palate; expect wonderful concentration and balance with a long nutty and creamy finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 1st, 2023

Salty, savoury, smooth.
Made from one of the smallest micro-blocks of Culmina's Golden Mile Bench, Arise Vineyard, this first-ever orange wine was harvested in late September and processed with minimal handling and winemaking inputs; only 150 cases were produced.
Polarizing as orange wines are this one has more character then many I've tried. A cloudy salmon pink it suggests orange pekoe tea and desiccated roses, bruised apples dusted with fine pepper spices, oyster sauce and tree moss aromas. The palate is an echo of the nose. Dried salted oranges and exotic floral aromas dominate while tealeaf trails on the finish. The entry is smooth it has texture and weight as well as good freshness and length.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 25th, 2021